Alec Sapolin

Alec Sapolin is a digital content producer based in Cleveland, Ohio. He joined 19 News in March 2022 after receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism from the University of Oregon in May 2021. Prior to joining the team at 19 News, Alec worked as a reporter for the Chagrin Valley Times and Geauga Times Courier. His journalistic journey began at the University of Oregon where he was part of a student-run news program, DuckTV, and produced multiple podcasts covering local sports teams. Alec's work in Northeast Ohio focuses on storytelling through various mediums including articles, social media posts and podcasts. He often shares insights on sports teams like the Cleveland Browns, Cavaliers, Guardians and Seattle Kraken as well as his favorite restaurants and golf courses in the area. You can find Alec on Twitter and Instagram at @alecsapolin.

Biography:  https://www.cleveland19.com/authors/alecsapolin/

88%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

92%

Examples:

  • The bias in the article 'AMBER Alert: 15-year-old girl abducted in Franklin County by 17-year-old boyfriend, police say' lies in the statement where it is mentioned that the suspect said he 'has a bullet for the victim' on a social media post. This implies that the suspect had an intention to harm or kill the victim, which might not be entirely true and could be an exaggeration.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • No unique examples of conflicts of interest found.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

  • No unique examples of contradictions found.

Deceptions

70%

Examples:

  • The article 'AMBER Alert: 15-year-old girl abducted in Franklin County by 17-year-old boyfriend, police say' is deceptive as it states an Amber Alert was issued for a missing teenager who was abducted by her boyfriend. This statement does not give any details about what happened to the girl or if she is safe.

Recent Articles

One Man Dead in Shooting at Regal Cinemas in Massillon, Ohio: Suspect in Custody

One Man Dead in Shooting at Regal Cinemas in Massillon, Ohio: Suspect in Custody

Broke On: Saturday, 11 May 2024 A shooting at Regal Cinemas in Massillon, Ohio on May 10, 2024 left one man, Daron Davis, dead. The suspect was later taken into custody but their identity and motive remain unknown. The incident occurred just before 11 p.m., and the theater has a policy against weapons to ensure safety.
Missing Teen Kaylee Cope: Amber Alert Issued for 15-Year-Old Girl Last Seen with Boyfriend Jeffery Gimenez

Missing Teen Kaylee Cope: Amber Alert Issued for 15-Year-Old Girl Last Seen with Boyfriend Jeffery Gimenez

Broke On: Saturday, 23 March 2024 An Amber Alert has been issued for 15-year-old Kaylee Cope, who was last seen with her boyfriend Jeffery Gimenez. She is wearing a pink crop top and gray sweatpants, with brown hair and eyes. Gimenez is also wanted by police for robbery and kidnapping in Pickaway County.